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ILDEX Philippines 2025 Expands to Halls 1–4: Setting a New Benchmark for the Livestock Industry | 27–29 August 2025, SMX Convention Center Manila

May 2025 - Manila, Philippines – ILDEX Philippines, the leading international exhibition for the livestock, dairy, meat processing, and aquaculture industries, is proud to announce its expansion to Hall 4 at the SMX Convention Center Manila. Taking place from 27–29 August 2025, this expansion marks the largest edition in the show’s history, reinforcing ILDEX Philippines' role as the premier platform for the industry in Southeast Asia. The expansion follows the strategic announcement in November 2024 to annualize the  Philippine Poultry Show and ILDEX Philippines . Since then, overwhelming interest from both local and international stakeholders has driven the need for additional space. The addition of  Hall 4  ensures that the growing number of exhibitors can be accommodated, delivering an even more vibrant and comprehensive experience for all participants. “In response to the growing interest and increasing number of exhibitors and visitors, we are excited to announce the...

Osaka eSIM launches new data add-ons for long-term foreign visitors to enhance connectivity while staying in Osaka

   The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (based in Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. Chairman: Hiroshi Mizohata) and KDDI Corporation (based in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. President and CEO: Hiromichi Matsuda) have announced the addition of new options for “Osaka eSIM” starting June 25, 2025, and will launch new data add-ons for long-term visitors, including 30 GB (30 Days) and 15 GB (15 Days) options. ■ “Osaka eSIM” toppings [For foreign visitors] [NEW] 30 GB (30 Days) Price: JPY 2,780 Duration: June 25, 2025 – End date undetermined [NEW] 15 GB (15 Days) Price: JPY 1,670 Duration: June 25, 2025 – End date undetermined Unlimited Data (3 Days) (Note 1) Price: JPY 790 Duration: April 13, 2025 – End date undetermined Unlimited Data (24 Hours) (Note 1) Price: JPY 330 Duration: April 13, 2025 – End date undetermined Unlimited Data (6 Hours) (Note 1) Price: JPY 250 Duration: April 13, 2025 – End date undetermined Unlimited Data (2 Hours) (Note 1) Price: JPY 180 Duration: April 1...

Plastic Credits Are Booming. This Platform Wants to Keep It Honest.

 A new global resource aims to bring transparency and credibility to the global plastic crisis’ rapidly growing solution: plastic credits. In 2018, a German brand producing vegan condoms, Einhorn, contacted a young ocean impact organisation, Seven Clean Seas, with a curious request. “We want to be as good-for-the-world as possible, but we can’t avoid plastic in our packaging. Can we pay you to remove the same amount of plastic from the environment?” The resulting collaboration may have been the world’s first informal plastic credit transaction, years before the concept gained widespread attention. Now, almost seven years later, the world has changed. And so has the market. Plastic credits have evolved from a fringe concept to a much-needed part of the solution. Seven Clean Seas, having built one of the leading consultancy teams in the waste reduction sector, has worked with global brands, governments, and events - including The Economist Group and FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (The Sup...

The culmination of 17 years of MACROSS F GALAXY LIVE☆FINAL Live in a Melbourne theater!

Live Viewing Japan has announced that “SANKYO presents MACROSS F GALAXY LIVE☆FINAL 2025,” debuting at K-Arena Yokohama on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in addition to theaters around Japan, Hong Kong, Seoul, Busan, Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung, live viewings will also be held at a Melbourne theater. Seventeen years after it began airing in 2008, MACROSS Frontier has produced a number of songs that continued to be adored by fans and will hold “SANKYO presents MACROSS F GALAXY LIVE☆FINAL 2025,” its first solo concert in four years, over the weekend of July 26th and 27th, 2025. This will be a live performance featuring the heavenly voices of two songstresses, the Galactic Fairy Sheryl Nome and the Super-Dimension Cinderella Ranka Lee! At the last concert in 2021, fans were not permitted to cheer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so this is an opportunity for fans to use their voices to help create a “DeCulture” atmosphere at the theater! ■MACROSS OFFICIAL SITE: https://macross.jp ■MACROSS OFFICIA...

The culmination of 17 years of MACROSS F GALAXY LIVE☆FINAL Live in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya theaters!

Live Viewing Japan has announced that “SANKYO presents MACROSS F GALAXY LIVE☆FINAL 2025,” debuting at K-Arena Yokohama on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in addition to theaters around Japan, Hong Kong, Seoul, Busan, Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung, live viewings will also be held at theaters in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. Seventeen years after it began airing in 2008, MACROSS Frontier has produced a number of songs that continued to be adored by fans and will hold “SANKYO presents MACROSS F GALAXY LIVE☆FINAL 2025,” its first solo concert in four years, over the weekend of July 26th and 27th, 2025. This will be a live performance featuring the heavenly voices of two songstresses, the Galactic Fairy Sheryl Nome and the Super-Dimension Cinderella Ranka Lee! At the last concert in 2021, fans were not permitted to cheer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so this is an opportunity for fans to use their voices to help create a “DeCulture” atmosphere at the theater! ■MACROSS OFFICIAL SITE: https://macr...

Creativeans, NAFA, and Apex Harmony Lodge Inspire Purposeful Design for Dementia Care

  SINGAPORE, June 23, 2025 — In a heartfelt initiative that bridges creativity and compassion, a groundbreaking cross-sector collaboration between Creativeans, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) 3D Design students, and Apex Harmony Lodge brought together social care, education, and design consultancy to empower the next generation of designers to make a meaningful impact through design for dementia care. This rare partnership unfolded over 14 weeks from January to April 2025, culminating in a moving showcase of empathy-led care objects designed by NAFA 3D Design students for the residents of Apex Harmony Lodge. When Creativity Meets Compassion Apex Harmony Lodge, Singapore’s first and only purpose-built lodge for people living with dementia, opened its doors to NAFA 3D Design students for a rare, immersive opportunity to design for real needs. Under the guidance of Kimming Yap, Managing Director of Creativeans and Adjunct Lecturer at NAFA, students were introduced to the dail...

Peris.ai Highlights Smarter Cybersecurity at AppWorks Demo Day #30 in Singapore and Taiwan

    Singapore–Taiwan, June 2025  — As Southeast Asia’s innovation ecosystem gains momentum,  Peris.ai Cybersecurity  participated in  AppWorks Demo Day #30 , held across  two major cities: Singapore (10 June) and Taiwan (17 June) . The dual-stage event, coinciding with  AppWorks’ 15th anniversary , gathered over two dozen startups pushing the limits in AI, Web3, and deep tech, with Peris.ai representing the next leap in intelligent cybersecurity. Singapore: A Snapshot of the Region’s AI-First Future At  Guoco Midtown, Singapore , Peris.ai joined 17 other rising tech companies for a tightly curated pitching session in front of  70+ investors and enterprise leaders.  Represented by CEO  David Samuel , the Peris.ai team shared how its  BrahmaFusion   platform enables security teams to move beyond manual, reactive tasks toward automated, intelligent threat response, powered by context-aware decision-making. “We believe th...

XRP News Today! Ripple’s Legal Saga Deepens as Speculation Roils XRP Market

Ripple’s XRP faces renewed volatility amid rumors of U.S. government seizure and legal uncertainty with the SEC, while stablecoin RLUSD rapidly approaches a $500M market cap. Could Ripple’s bold stablecoin push shape XRP’s future? The crypto market was rattled over the weekend by fresh speculation involving  Ripple  and its flagship digital asset, XRP. On June 22, XRP slid another 8.13%, closing at $1.9378. The drop came as rumors circulated that the US government could seize Ripple’s escrowed XRP holdings to build national crypto reserves, a theory floated by crypto analyst John Squire. However, legal expert and pro-crypto attorney Bill Morgan swiftly debunked the claim, stating, “No, it won’t.” Despite this, the narrative gained just enough traction to spook investors already on edge. XRP Legal Drama Continues: The Judge Torres Factor XRP's downward trend isn't just about baseless government seizure theories. The ongoing lawsuit between  Ripple and the U.S. Securities a...

Karaoke Manekineko Introduces “Shake Shake Fries” to Complement Leisure Dining Trends

Karaoke Manekineko Malaysia has expanded its snack menu with a new playful twist, aimed at enhancing the customer experience beyond just karaoke. The introduction of the MANECKEY Shake Shake Fries signals the brand’s growing interest in snack culture and casual food trends among younger audiences. A familiar staple gets a fun upgrade as  Karaoke Manekineko  rolls out its latest menu item:  MANECKEY Shake Shake Fries . This new offering taps into the appeal of interactive snacking—where customers can season and shake their fries to their liking before digging in. Designed to align with evolving dining habits, the Shake Shake Fries come with a choice of seasoning flavours and a signature packaging that encourages customer participation. While karaoke remains the core attraction, the brand is increasingly acknowledging that customers are also seeking light, enjoyable meals that complement the social and entertainment setting. A representative from Koshidaka Malaysia noted th...

Fortress Investment Group Takes Over Therium’s Litigation Portfolio in Major Industry Shake-Up

Fortress Investment Group has quietly assumed operational control of Therium Capital Management’s global litigation-funding portfolio, completing a discreet transfer executed on 11 June 2025 after months of deep restructuring at Therium. The hand-off, which covers more than forty active disputes spanning Europe, Asia and North America, is the largest realignment the asset class has seen since the United Kingdom’s PACCAR decision tightened recoverability rules for funders last year. Fortress, an alternative-assets manager overseeing roughly US $70 billion and already exposed to some US $6.8 billion in legal assets, will now set budgets, determine strategy and authorise capital calls for every matter previously under Therium’s watch. Practitioners predict an immediate cultural shift. Therium historically offered flexible, claimant-friendly drawdowns and tolerated longer timelines; Fortress operates on quarterly performance metrics, demands weekly reporting and applies strict risk-adjuste...

With JERA’s New LNG Agreements, All Eyes Turn to Tokyo as Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition 2025 Opens this Wednesday

  JERA’s major U.S. LNG supply deal sets the stage for Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition 2025, taking place 18–20 June in Tokyo, with live commentary expected from JERA’s Global CEO and METI during the Opening Ceremony. - The Strategic Summit will feature top executives from Shell, TotalEnergies, and Linde, alongside government leaders, addressing global energy stability, LNG diversification, and clean fuel investments. - With over 100 exhibitors and sponsors, and high-level sessions, the event offers a powerful forum for energy security, innovation, and cross-border collaboration. Just days after JERA, Japan’s largest power utility, announced landmark agreements to secure up to 5.5 million tonnes of U.S. LNG annually over 20 years, attention now turns to Tokyo where the global energy community will converge for the Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition 2025, taking place 18–20 June at Tokyo Big Sight. The timing could not be more critical. With energy security and diversificatio...

MANECKEY Spicy Ramen Heats Up the Menu at Karaoke Manekineko Malaysia

  As comfort food continues to evolve with local preferences, Karaoke Manekineko Malaysia has added a bold new dish to its expanding snack menu—MANECKEY Spicy Ramen. The launch signals a growing alignment between entertainment spaces and food offerings tailored for urban youth. In response to the rising demand for flavour-forward comfort food among younger consumers,  Karaoke Manekineko  Malaysia has introduced a fiery new dish:  MANECKEY Spicy Ramen . Served hot and infused with rich, savoury broth and a signature spicy blend, the dish is positioned as a satisfying companion to karaoke sessions. The dish is offered in two variations: the  MANECKEY Spicy Ramen , designed for those who enjoy a traditional kick, and the  Spicy Carbonara Ramen , which balances heat with creamy richness. Both options are  halal-certified  and were curated to appeal to regular guests seeking a quick yet hearty meal between performances. The ramen’s launch reflects a gr...